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Add 2/9 and 15/27

2/9 + 15/27 is 7/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 27 is 27

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,
    2/9 = 2 × 3/9 × 3 = 6/27
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
    15/27 = 15 × 1/27 × 1 = 15/27
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/27 + 15/27 = 6 + 15/27 = 21/27
  5. 21/27 simplified gives 7/9
  6. So, 2/9 + 15/27 = 7/9

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